What to Watch This Week: 'Dhadak 2', 'Kingdom' and 'The Naked Gun'

Looking for your next movie night? From Bollywood escapades and Tamil thrills to eerie Western horror, here’s a curated list of theatrical and OTT releases arriving this week.

Hindi Theatrical Releases

1. Son of Sardaar 2 (August 1): Ajay Devgn returns as Jassi who travels to Scotland to reconcile with his wife, only to be caught in a mob war and a chaotic Sikh wedding.

2. Dhadak 2 (August 1): A searing romantic drama starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, exploring identity, caste conflict, and the cost of love in modern India.

Telugu Theatrical Release

1. Kingdom (July 31): An action‑packed fantasy starring Vijay Deverakonda, the plot is tightly under wraps.

Tamil Theatrical Releases

1. Blackmail (August 1): Featuring GV Prakash Kumar and Teju Ashwini, this thriller is directed by Mu Maran

2. House Mates (August 1): A couple moves into an old apartment where they suspect a ghost—but discover a shocking truth rooted in neighbourly conflict and supernatural mischief.

3. Usurae (August 1): A young man from Chittoor falls in love with an MBA student whose overprotective mother stands in their way — a story of emotional trials and potential heartbreak.

English Theatrical Releases

1. The Bad Guys 2 (August 1): The reformed animal gang struggles to stay good but is pulled back for one last heist by an all‑female criminal squad, delivering sharp wit, wild action, and family fun.

2. The Naked Gun (August 1): The classic comedic spoof where only one cop with the 'particular set of skills' can lead Police Squad to save the world—timeless slapstick returns.

3. The Home (August 1): Max takes a job at a retirement home to avoid jail, only to uncover sinister conspiracies and eerie residents in a horror‑drama that critics say falls short in original suspense.

OTT Releases This Week

English

1. Trainwreck: Storm Area 51 (July 29, Netflix)

2. WWE: Unreal (July 29, Netflix)

3. Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes (July 30, Netflix)

4. Leanne (July 31, Netflix)

5. My Oxford Year (August 1, Netflix)

Hindi

1. Bakaiti (August 1, Zee5): A Ghaziabad family who rents out a room to make ends meet finds their lives unexpectedly upended when their new tenant brings surprises they never anticipated.

2. Pati Patni Aur Panga (August 2, JioHotstar): A sub-broker's mundane life turns chaotic after marrying Shivani, leading to a comedy of errors when he uncovers a shocking secret about her.